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Fidel Castro Takes the Helm

Fidel Castro yielded to the logic of circumstances yesterday and assumed the office of Premier of the Cuban Government. His original idea of letting the Cabinet Ministers do their respective jobs while he concentrated on the task of reorganizing the armed forces was clearly unworkable.

February 17, 1959

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